Firmly established as the industry’s annual meeting place and launch pad for new equipment, accessories and clothing lines, Printwear & Promotion LIVE! is the dedicated national event for the UK garment decoration industry.
Visitors attended the UK’s only exhibition dedicated to the garment decoration industry in their thousands to discover and explore new equipment, garments and services.
Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2023 saw visitor numbers return to pre-pandemic levels with more than 5,000 attending across the three days (2023: 5,167 in total, 2022: 4,303 in total) to seek inspiration and expand their businesses.
Event director, Tony Gardner, said: “We were delighted with the visitor turnout this year with a 15% increase on the April 2022 show! The feedback received from both exhibitors and visitors confirms both the vibrancy of the market, and the importance of and need for the show to be an annual event for the industry.”
There was a real atmosphere of positivity on the exhibition floor this year as the show returned to its more regular February date in the industry calendar. This upbeat vibe was also reflected in the hundreds of positive comments, photos and feedback that flooded social media across the three days.
The 2023 exhibition played host to several exclusive launches and industry firsts, demonstrating that innovation and product development in this market is continuous.
Feedback from exhibitors was also extremely optimistic, with many commenting it was fantastic to see the garment decoration industry thriving in a post-pandemic world.
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